Vin Diesel Says Disney Wants a Groot Spinoff Movie

Vin Diesel has hinted at a Guardians of the Galaxy Groot spinoff film.

The 57-year-old actor, who portrayed the character of the talking tree in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy (including Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder), hinted that he may return to play this role again in a standalone movie.

On Instagram, the actor from Fast and Furious posted: “It seems Disney is after Planet X! This is allegedly Marvel’s most eagerly awaited film featuring the return of Groot to his home planet, chuckle emoji.

Previously, Diesel played a significant role in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie series, helmed by director James Gunn. The ensemble cast included Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff, and Dave Bautista.

Although Diesel appears keen on reprising his role as his Guardians of the Galaxy character, Dave Bautista, who portrayed Drax the Destroyer across the trilogy, has made it clear that he’s finished with his superhero role.

In simpler terms, he conveyed to ComicBook.com that he feels distant from the character Drax. If director James Gunn were to reach out and ask him to reprise the role of Drax, his response would be one of disinterest.

It’s highly unlikely that the ex-WWE star will be involved in the Marvel Cinematic Universe anymore, given his new role as co-CEO of competing studio DC alongside Peter Safran.

Bautista added, “Should James reach out, though that’s unlikely as he’s chosen a different path with DC [instead].

Despite my current situation, I’ve made it clear that I yearn for another opportunity to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) or the DC Universe (DCU). I’ve even shared this desire with James Gunn and the Russo Brothers, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, expressing my interest in bringing a new character to life.

He shared his feelings: “I truly desire to be part of that realm. I’m an admirer of this realm. Comic books, the entire Marvel and DC universe, I yearn to belong. I’ve expressed my interest to James and the Russo brothers, and even had personal conversations with them all, expressing, ‘Please don’t overlook me. If there’s a role that suits me well and you require, I would gladly consider it.’

Bautista openly confessed that he experienced a feeling of “relief” because he would no longer need to portray Drax after 2023’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3”. He explained that his representation of the character felt rather “whimsical”.

In an interview with GQ in 2023, he shared: “Playing that role wasn’t always easy. It was tough, and the makeup ordeal took its toll on me. I’m not sure if I want Drax to be my defining character – it seems a bit over-the-top, and I yearn for more serious roles.

10 Great Movies You Never Knew Were Based on Comics

Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)

The critically acclaimed French drama, “Blue Is the Warmest Color,” featuring Adèle Exarchopoulos as a young woman who discovers her lesbian identity after falling for an older woman (Léa Seydoux), was notable upon its release due to its extended love scenes and long sequences of spaghetti eating. However, what many viewers might not have realized is that it’s actually an adaptation of Jul Maroh’s French graphic novel of the same name. The film does deviate from the source material in some ways, such as changing the main character’s name and reducing the emphasis on the homophobia and drug abuse issues that the novel explores directly.

From Hell (2001)

At his prime, Johnny Depp often found himself in period films that demanded him to adopt various accents, and “From Hell” serves as an illustrative example of this phase in his career. This movie, set in London during the Whitechapel murders and featuring Depp as a psychic detective uncovering a lethal conspiracy, is adapted from Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell’s extensive work on Jack the Ripper. The graphic novel spans nearly 600 pages, and the film streamlines the content significantly to fit into a more compact format, resulting in a less faithful adaptation compared to most. Significantly, it focuses on an entirely different protagonist: the movie is narrated from the detective’s perspective, while the novel delves into the murderer’s mind.

Ghost World (2001)

For enthusiasts of ‘Ghost World’, it’s likely no secret that the movie shares its name with a graphic novel by renowned cartoonist Daniel Clowes. However, for those uninitiated, here’s the scoop: The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch as teenagers without defined post-graduation plans, one of whom develops an obsession with an older man’s romantic life while the other grapples with basic art classes. Terry Zwigoff’s movie has mirrored the idiosyncratic tone of Clowes’ work and successfully brought his unique style to the big screen, earning itself a place alongside the comic as a defining piece of that era.

Judge Dredd (1995)

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I can’t help but acknowledge the unique standing of Judge Dredd, a character both revered and often jested about. In the annals of sci-fi cinema history and Sylvester Stallone’s illustrious career, this dystopian action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mega-cities governed by ruthless and lethal judges, stands out. The movie, with its depiction of law enforcers who act swiftly without questioning, seems to have sprung from the darkest dreams of director Paul Verhoeven. However, the film is actually inspired by the Judge Dredd comics, a creation of writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, which first appeared in the British science fiction comic magazine 2000 AD. The movie, despite its focus on action over police brutality satire as found in the comics, does preserve one of pop culture’s most enduring catchphrases: “I AM THE LAW.

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

As a die-hard fan of the world of espionage and action, I’ve found myself captivated by the interwoven tales of the Kingsman universe. Delving into the realm of comic books, the initial graphic novel, “The Secret Service,” was penned in 2012, setting the stage for the iconic Kingsman moniker in subsequent issues following the release of the film adaptation. The first movie adopts the storyline from this inaugural novel, introducing us to Taron Egerton’s charming portrayal of a British upstart unwittingly drawn into a clandestine organization known for its impeccable tailoring.

Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons are credited as the creators of this gripping series, with Matthew Vaughn contributing some unacknowledged work that would ultimately lead him to direct all three films in the cinematic franchise, along with the humorous spy comedy “Argylle,” which shares thematic connections.

My Friend Dahmer (2017)

My Friend Dahmer, a haunting account of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s high school days, presents Alex Wolff as Derf, a classmate who became friends with Dahmer and sketched him during their teenage years. These genuine sketches formed the basis for the graphic novel penned by Derf, providing inspiration for the film adaptation. The memoir, titled “My Friend Dahmer” and authored and illustrated by John “Derf” Backderf, recounts his unique friendship with one of America’s most notorious murderers before he had claimed any victims.

Oblivion (2013)

It’s unfortunate that we can’t find the graphic novel that inspired the film “Oblivion,” as it remains unpublished. Director Joseph Kosinski had initially planned to create a graphic novel, with a publisher ready to release it once completed. However, his ambition was always to bring his ideas to life on the big screen. The story, which revolves around two humans tasked with eliminating alien scavengers on an abandoned Earth, certainly seems ripe for a graphic novel adaptation. If Kosinski ever finishes writing it, it could be a captivating read even if you already know how the movie ends.

Oldboy (2003)

In a twist of events, the renowned South Korean film “Oldboy” by Park Chan-wook has been influential enough to inspire an American remake from Spike Lee. However, its status as an iconic action movie can sometimes overshadow its roots as a cherished manga series created by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi. Just like the film, “Oldboy” revolves around a man who is suddenly freed from a prison he’s been kept in for many years, with the sole purpose of seeking out and exacting revenge on his mysterious captors. Notably, Indian director Sanjay Gupta created an unofficial adaptation in 2006 titled “Zinda”.

Snowpiercer (2013)

In Snowpiercer, Bong Joon-ho’s first English production, many Americans were initially introduced to his impressive collection of work. Remarkably, this post-apocalyptic drama was adapted from a French graphic novel, Le Transperceneige, written in the 1980s. The storyline of both the movie and the comic is similar: following a man-made climate catastrophe, the last remaining humans travel across a frozen world aboard a high-speed train, where each car represents a different social class. Prior to the film’s release, there were three volumes of the graphic novel published. In 2015, a fourth volume, titled Terminus, was released and serves as both a continuation of the movie plot and the conclusion to the overall storyline.

2 Guns (2013)

At first glance, “2 Guns” might appear to be just another typical action movie about guys with guns. However, it stands out in two ways: it’s surprisingly well-made, and it’s adapted from a comic series written by Steven Grant, who is known for creating both “The Punisher” and “The Defenders.” The comic adaptation of “2 Guns” has some additional twists and extends the storyline a bit more. But the film primarily follows its core concept: Two criminals, unaware that they are actually an undercover DEA agent and an undercover Navy SEAL, are forced to work together on risky assignments aimed at apprehending powerful criminals. Their superiors then try to manipulate them into turning against each other.

2025-03-06 17:57